Chapter 167: Divine VS Darkness
The sight of Canis, a monstrous entity shrouded in darkness, sent a chill down my spine. His grotesque form and menacing aura made it clear—he was no longer holding back. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, I steeled myself, gripping my katana, Divine Dawn, with unwavering determination. This was no longer a mere skirmish; it was a battle for survival.
With a deep breath, I channeled the divine energy within me, merging it with the supreme level of Aura Forced. The blade of Divine Dawn shimmered with a radiant light, a beacon against the encroaching darkness. I launched myself at Canis, executing a series of precise strikes, each infused with the combined might of my divine magic and aura.
Canis snarled, clearly displeased by my counterattack. In retaliation, he unleashed a barrage of shadowy claws, hundreds of them, slicing through the air from every direction. I activated my [Future Sight] skill, allowing me to anticipate the erratic patterns of his assault. With the fluid motions of [Yanagi-uke], I deflected each attack, my blade dancing gracefully to parry the onslaught.
"Ugh, you’re becoming quite the nuisance! Let’s see how you handle this—[High Dark Magic: Shadow Devour]!" Canis roared.
A wave of darkness surged towards me, threatening to consume everything in its path. I swiftly employed [Kasoseki 3x], tripling my acceleration to evade the impending doom. Yet, the shadows pursued relentlessly, as if Canis had become one with the very fabric of this dark realm.
Realizing I couldn’t outrun the darkness forever, I recalled a particular skill of Divine Dawn. With renewed resolve, I leaped into the air, the shadows reaching out to ensnare me. But before they could, I activated [Divine Aurora], enveloping myself in a golden aurora that radiated from my blade. The luminous energy repelled the shadows, rendering Canis’s dark magic ineffective.
Seizing the moment, I charged at Canis with unparalleled speed, unleashing [Blackmore Katana Style: Dark Aura Katana]. The fusion of my dark aura with the divine light transformed my blade into a mesmerizing blend of gold and deep violet. This amalgamation amplified the potency of my strike. Though Canis managed to evade a fatal blow, my attack left a deep gash on his right side, the wound emitting a persistent golden glow—a testament to the divine magic’s efficacy.
"Curse you! It’s been ages since I’ve been wounded by divine magic... You’re truly testing my patience, you insignificant insect!" Canis bellowed, his voice dripping with venomous rage.
Unfazed by his intimidation, I pressed on, my attacks relentless. Canis began to shrink his shadowy form, desperately trying to dodge my strikes.
"You call me an insect, yet you’re the one retreating now. How ironic!" I taunted, continuing my assault. After a series of relentless attacks, I managed to land another blow, further destabilizing him.
Cornered, Canis had nowhere to run. I prepared my next move, channeling divine energy into [Blackmore Katana Style: Inazuma], a technique that combined the swiftness of lightning with the purity of divine magic.